Effect of combined application of nutrients on growth and yield of irrigated rice
Keywords:
Rice, Joint application, Secondary nutrients, Micronutrients, Individual applicationAbstract
A field experiment was conducted during the second crop season of 2014 to study the efficiency of joint foliar or soil application of nutrients (Mg, Zn and B) on the growth parameters, yield attributes, and yield of rice. Plant height, tiller number, dry matter yield, yield attributes and straw and grain yield were influenced by the application of nutrients. Combined soil application of Mg, Zn and B produced highest grain yield of 6.28 Mg ha-1.The combined application of nutrients (Mg, Zn and B) either in soil or on foliage had similar effect on all the growth parameters, yield attributes and yield compared to the individual application of the same. The quantity of micronutrients required was less when applied on foliage compared to soil application. Thus it reduced the toxic level accumulation of micronutrients in soil and saved cost.align="justify">Downloads
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